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underlining

underlining

4.9
A layer of fabric sewn inside clothing to give support and shape
  • noun
  • /ˈʌndərˌlaɪnɪŋ/
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  • She chose a cotton underlining to help maintain the structure of the tailored jacket.

Examples

  • But an underlining would sit like this interfacing where it gets sewn into the armhole and sewn into these seams like this.

  • The dress has a soft silk underlining that gives it a nice shape and comfort.

  • The underlining in his shirt provides additional support and prevents it from becoming see-through.

Synonyms

lining
vsunderlining
46 2.2

A layer of cloth sewn inside clothes for comfort or protection

is sewn inside mainly to support and shape the outer material
liner
vsunderlining
3 3.4

A piece of cloth sewn inside clothes to make them smooth and comfortable

is sewn mainly to support and protect outer fabric
underthing
vsunderlining
1 8.2

A padded layer placed under something to protect it

is sewn into the garment interior to shape and support outer layers
underlayer
vsunderlining
3.8

A thin piece of clothing worn under other clothes to keep you warm and dry

is sewn inside mainly to give structure and protect the outer fabric

How Supportive

underlining
4.9
padding
25 2.7
press stud
  • UK
3.7

Surface Forms

underlining singular
underlinings plural

Morphology

underlining = lining (transparent) = under + line + ing

The sense is directly compositional: something that is a lining placed under another layer of fabric.

Etymology

Underlining comes from the parts under- meaning 'below' and lining meaning 'an inside layer'. It originally meant the soft layer sewn under a garment to support and give shape to the outer fabric, which is why an underlining helps clothes keep their form.